Imperial German Buckles.

Article about: Next, 3 buckles with identical bodies but with different makers/sellers on the tabs. This design is by far my favourite. Really classy feel IMO. Each buckle is finished differently, one galv

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Great buckles! And I like the postcard showing the '47 buckle. Great markings on that last one....not sure of the maker - but I'm comfortable saying the '17 represents the year of manufacture.
Thanks for showing!

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Next up a couple 1895 varients. The top one is marked D.R.G.M. & has different style bar, prongs & buckle hook catch. Presumably a wartime economy to avoid braising the parts.
The bottom one is a really battered; but with a nice 'been there' feel.

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Next an all steel 1916 pattern without markings. I've included a postcard of Bavarian troops (possibly Alpine Corps) wearing this pattern in 1917. The bit I can read says, "sending the last greetings from Neu-Ulm before we leave for the field. Probably Romania".